Category: Sports

John Lackey has successful Tommy John surgery

The Red Sox released a statement through team spokesperson Pam Ganley that starting pitcher John Lackey “underwent successful Tommy John surgery and is resting comfortably”. The surgery will keep Lackey out of commission through the 2012 season and possibly for…

Three Red Sox players win Gold Gloves

The Boston Red Sox haven’t had multiple Gold Glove winners since 1990 but this year they have three. Centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and second baseman Dustin Pedroia all were awarded the Rawlings Gold Glove Award last night…

Red Sox meet with Pete Mackanin

On Monday the Red Sox began their search for a new manager in earnest when they interviewed current Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin for the position. The first of the handful of candidates new General Manager Ben Cherington intends…

Red Sox pickup Marco Scutaro’s contract option

Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro got a present for his 36th birthday yesterday when the team announced they had exercised their option on him, bringing him back to the team another year for $6 million. In the time Scutaro has…